The European LPG Association, AEGPL is introducing the LPG Young Talent Grant. With this programme, AEGPL aims at rewarding creative and innovative projects developed by talented young people with an interest in the energy sector. The LPG Young Talent Grant will have its first edition in 2018 and is open to all students that fit the criteria specified below. The LPG Young Talent Grant calls for submissions into two different categories:
Technical & research
Business development
We are looking for undergraduate, graduate, master students or PHDs from any academic background – i.e. directly related to energy or not - that are still studying or have graduated in 2018, with a keen interest in the field of energy and in the LPG sector in particular.
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The grants will be divided in two categories: Technical & research and Business development. The winners will be selected by a Jury composed of senior representatives from the main LPG companies in Europe and from national LPG associations.
The winner of each category will receive €1500, and will have the opportunity to present in November his/her project in front of the AEGPL General Assembly, which gathers all major players from the LPG industry.
The winners will be invited to travel to Brussels and be part of a networking dinner with our members on the 28th of November.
The Deadline for submissions is the 25th October.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted the first week of November.
The submissions can be based on a thesis or academic project performed as part of a degree or a master, but may also just stem from a personal initiative. The submissions must be written in English, sent in PDF format respecting the following guidelines:
Technical & research Category:
Short CV of the candidate (max 1 page)
Abstract (max 250 words): Please ensure it is clear and highlights the key aspects of the project, the innovation, the commercial or other potential, operational efficiency, safety and/or environmental impact.
An essay of max 4 pages (Font size 12), including:
Issue or gap to cover
Opportunities and implementation
Your idea or research results
Conclusions
Optionally, the candidates can include an annex with graphs, images and any additional information that might complement their essay.
This category would cover projects such as:
New LPG-powered applications or appliances; technical improvements to existing LPG devices or equipment; new potential production or distribution processes for LPG or bioLPG; safety developments or operational improvements to make LPG distribution more efficient; etc.
Business Development Category:
Short CV of the candidate (max 1 page)
Abstract (max 250 words): Please ensure it is clear and highlights the key aspects of the project, the innovation, the commercial or other potential and the operational efficiency.
An essay of max 4 pages (Font size 12), including:
Issue or gap to cover
Opportunities
Your idea or business proposal
Estimates for market potential and investment required
Conclusion
Optionally, the candidates can include an annex with graphs, images and any additional information that might complement their business plan.
This category would cover projects such as:
Development of new services that could be offered by LPG companies; use of IoT and other digital solutions for the benefit of LPG consumers; promotion of new LPG demand segments; synergies or partnerships with other industries; innovative awareness raising or marketing campaigns; etc.
All submissions must be sent before the 25th of October via email to Clara Guillen at: clara.guillen@aegpl.be under the subject: ‘LPG Young Talent Grant – Your name and surname’
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